The Giants cut Bradshaw on Feb. 6, a notable move considering the running back's production since the Giants chose him in the seventh round of the 2007 draft out of Marshall.

Known for a rugged running style -- the 5-11 Bradshaw pinballed through the line of scrimmage and welcomed contact with defenders -- and fiery temperament, Bradshaw, 27, played a substantial role in the Giants' Super Bowl titles during his tenure with the team.

Last year, Bradshaw topped the 1,000-yard mark for the second time in his career and rushed for 200 yards in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.

Chronic foot injuries, however, have limited Bradshaw's production. Only once -- during the 2010 season, when he ran for a career-high 1,235 yards -- has Bradshaw played in all 16 regular-season games.

For that reason and to conserve salary cap space, the Giants released Bradshaw this offseason, turning instead to Andre Brown, David Wilson and a handful of others to fill the starting role in the backfield.

Bradshaw said in March that he would be interested in joining the Jets. But when they passed Bradshaw waited three more months before finding a new home with the Colts.